Stan Kenton: Evening in Pakistan
Track
Evening in Pakistan
Artist
Stan Kenton (piano)
CD
The Innovations Orchestra (Capitol Jazz 5269230)
Musicians:
Stan Kenton (piano), Buddy Childers (trumpet), Maynard Ferguson (trumpet), Shorty Rogers (trumpet), Milt Bernhart (trombone), Bill Russo (trombone), John Graas (French horn), Gene Englund (tuba), Bud Shank (alto sax), Art Pepper (alto sax), Bob Cooper (tenor sax), Laurindo Almeida (guitar), Don Bagley (bass), Shelly Manne (drums),
Chico Alvarez, Don Paladino (trumpet); Harry Betts, Bob Fitzpatrick, Bart Varsalona (trombone); Lloyd Otto (French horn), Bart Caldarell (tenor sax), Bob Gioga (baritone sax), Carlos Vidal (conga), and a 16-piece string section
.Composed by Franklyn Marks
.Recorded: Hollywood, CA, February 4, 1950
Rating: 94/100 (learn more)
Like the proverbial Ark, Stan Kenton's behemoth Innovations in Modern Music Orchestra included at least two of every known instrument. Yet try as he might, Noah couldn't keep the boat afloat. During its 2-year maiden voyage, Kenton's Titanic struck an economic iceberg. The overextended skipper knew he was in trouble when his crew began outnumbering paying passengers. Before reaching dry-dock, however, Captain Kenton put in at Karachi Port for an "Evening in Pakistan," which conjures via finger cymbals and tambourine an atmospheric stroll after dark around the bazaar. For all his foibles, Kenton was jazz's Marco Polo—a magnificent adventurer.
Reviewer: Alan Kurtz
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